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Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

This blueberry lemon pound cake is a delicious match of sweet and tangy! Oh my goodness, friends! I have something delicious to share with you today. It’s this blueberry lemon pound cake that’s bursting with blueberry awesomeness that’s perfectly paired with lemon flavor! I used fresh blueberries that I had picked from our bushes in our garden which yielded an…
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Thrifty Cloth Napkins

Even with limited sewing skills, you can make your own cloth napkins, even ones with mitered corners. It’s my favorite time of month when the Thrifty Style Team gets together and shares thrifty projects, and today I’m showing you how to sew your own cloth napkins. I have a thing for pretty cloth napkins, tablecloths, and place mats. And dishes,…
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Cucumber Salad-Cool, Creamy, and Refreshing

This cucumber salad is a blast from the past but it’s so light and refreshing. Just perfect for hot summer days! Hello friends! I hope that you had a great Fourth of July. Recently I was perusing a vintage cookbook of my mom’s. It’s one of those community cookbooks and the same one that she found the cucumber salad dressing…
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Thirty-One Christmas in July Outlet Sale

The deals during the Thirty-One Christmas in July outlet sale are just too good to pass up! Hi friends! I know some of you love and use Thirty-One products, and I thought I’d hop on here to let you know about their outlet sale that has just begun and runs through July 11. Thirty-One is a direct sales company that…
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Fried Asparagus with a Spicy Dipping Sauce

This crispy, crunchy fried asparagus with a spicy dipping sauce is superb! Even folks who say they don’t like asparagus will love this! For several months, we’ve been getting lots of asparagus from the garden and I have made this dish several times. Yes, I know. It’s deep fried. But we have to indulge ourselves occasionally, right? Luckily, you don’t…
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